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Mayoral candidates each support ‘City of Yes’ the most
Before a pivotal committee vote on the Adams administration’s marquee housing proposal, his rivals are all in – and want to do even more!
NYPD
Jessica Tisch appointed NYPD commissioner
An alum of the NYPD’s IT team, Tisch has largely been seen as a steady leader of the Sanitation Department.
New York City Council
Chi Ossé bet big on the councilman-as-influencer strategy
The short-form selfie videos may not alone account for the success of his recent bill curbing broker fees, but they have ensured he gets ample credit for it.
Heard Around Town
Brooklyn BP Antonio Reynoso’s repeat challenger hasn’t slouched in fundraising
Khari Edwards is back for round two.
News & Politics
Stewart-Cousins: Special session ‘unlikely’ this year to combat Trump
The state Senate majority leader focused on affordability in a speech to business leaders, but didn’t offer details on what next year’s session may hold.
News & Politics
Man arrested after threatening to ‘shoot up’ state senator’s office
State Sen. Cordell Cleare was out of the office on Monday when a man demanded to see her, telling staff he would shoot and blow up the office, Cleare says.
Transportation
Good policy but difficult politics: Rep. Dan Goldman talks future of congestion pricing
The MTA board approved starting congestion pricing with lower tolls on Jan. 5 on the same day as a CBC breakfast.
News & Politics
Carolyn Maloney’s daughter Virginia files to run for City Council
Can a Maloney dynasty take root in Manhattan? The product manager at Meta is looking at running in the crowded race to replace Keith Powers.
News & Politics
A special election scramble to be Elise Stefanik’s successor
Do Democrats have any chance in this deep-red district?
News & Politics
‘No one is safe.’ NY Dems fret over 2026 governor’s race
Historically, a Republican in the White House bodes well for New York Democrats in the midterms. But historical precedents feel less relevant to many now.
New York City
The sand is eroding beneath Democrats’ feet in New York
Flipping three House seats masks the broad gains Republicans made in New York City and elsewhere.
Politics
In 2025 mayoral race, Trump backlash isn’t a given this time
Democratic and progressive energy surged after Trump’s 2016 win. Some question whether that energy will be enough this time around to overcome a growing shift away from the Democratic Party in New York City.
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Anthony Weiner mulls a City Council run in lower Manhattan
The scandal-scarred former congressman mused about a possible run on his radio show on Saturday.
Politics
Special session the chatter of Somos
Legislative leaders aren’t committed, but legislators are open to Trump-proofing New York before the inauguration.
Politics
In the race to replace Francisco Moya, everyone has a candidate
State Sen. Jessica Ramos and Assembly Members Jessica González-Rojas and Catalina Cruz are already close with declared candidates. Moya says he’ll be backing someone too.
Politics
Kathy Hochul details call with Donald Trump
The governor also downplayed recent reporting that she was reversing on congestion pricing: “Conversations with the federal government are not new.”
Politics
Live updates from Somos 2024
Where New York's political class goes to process the election results.
Heard Around Town
Luis Miranda Jr. is ‘pissed off’
The veteran political consultant has thoughts about how Latinos voted and about Trump’s proposed deportation policy.
News & Politics
Suozzi says Democrats lost votes for supporting ‘biological boys’ playing on girls’ sports teams
The newly reelected Democratic member of Congress echoed a common Republican talking point that has been weaponized against transgender people across the country.
News & Politics
Long Island is Trump Country, but some Democrats can still win
Democratic Rep. Tom Suozzi narrowly won reelection and Democrat Laura Gillen flipped a Nassau County blue, even as Long Islanders overwhelmingly backed Trump.
